The Husbands: A Novel

By: Holly Gramazio

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Synopsis: This exuberant debut, praised by Gabrielle Zevin as a "time-bending gem," asks: how do we navigate life, love and choice in a world of never-ending options?When Lauren returns home to her flat in London late one night, she is greeted at the door by her husband, Michael. There&’s only one problem—she&’s not married. She&’s never seen this man before in her life. But according to her friends, her much-improved decor, and the photos on her phone, they&’ve been together for years.As Lauren tries to puzzle out how she could be married to someone she can&’t remember meeting, Michael goes to the attic to change a lightbulb and abruptly disappears. In his place, a new man emerges, and a new, slightly altered life re-forms around her. Realizing that her attic is creating an infinite supply of husbands, Lauren confronts the question: If swapping lives is as easy as changing a lightbulb, how do you know you&’ve taken the right path? When do you stop trying to do better and start actually living?